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Thomas to launch 2014 gubernatorial bid
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced in an email today that he will file paperwork to launch a 2014 gubernatorial campaign.
Immigration, abortion, gay rights put Arizona in national legal spotlight
Arizona politics not only kept courts busy in 2012, but led to a landmark case in June when the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the state’s most prominent immigration policy.
Arpaio the last of Arizona’s immigration trio
Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio is gearing up for what he expects will be the toughest of his five re-election campaigns.
Decision not to charge Arpaio isn’t the end
The federal abuse-of-power investigation into America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff may have been closed without criminal charges but Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's legal troubles are far from over.
New Arizona U.S. Attorney has history with Arpaio
Newly appointed U.S. Attorney for Arizona John Leonardo is familiar with politically charged cases and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Judge throws out ex-Thomas aide Rachel Alexander’s appeal
A judge dismissed an appeal of a decision that suspends a former Maricopa County prosecutor's law license for her role in an unsuccessful racketeering lawsuit against county officials on behalf of then-County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Maricopa County feuds costing taxpayers $28M
Legal infighting among Maricopa County officials in recent years has cost taxpayers at least $28 million, a figure that will likely grow.
Maricopa County appealing $1M Wilcox settlement
Maricopa County is appealing a federal judge's order for the county to pay more than $1 million to settle a claim by Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox.
Trial dates set for remaining Arpaio, Thomas suits
A judge has ruled that the remaining lawsuits against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ex-county Attorney Andrew Thomas and their deputies will go to trial between May and December of 2013.
Andrew Thomas sides with rivals in support of ballot measure
Disbarred Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is siding with two of his bitter rivals in support of a ballot measure that makes changes to the state’s system for choosing judges.
Aubuchon’s disbarment to take effect in July
The Arizona Supreme Court has declined a request by a former Maricopa County prosecutor to let her continue practicing law until the court rules on an appeal of her disbarment.
Maricopa County treasurer tries blocking award
Maricopa County will ask a federal judge to reconsider his order to award $975,000 to Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox.
